Norway's trains cover the populous southern half of the country fairly well, with the ride from Oslo to Bergen considered a particular treasure. NSB, the country's passenger rail provider, offers a guided (in Norwegian, English and German) scenic ride on the Rauma Line during summer. The north end of the line for Norwegian trains is Bodo, just above the Arctic Circle (though trains from Sweden go as far north as Narvik).
Norway's rail effortlessly connects passengers to ferries and regional buses, and some sightseeing rail packages include other form of transport. Most rail pass holders receive deep discounts on ferry tickets throughout Scandinavia.
Most Norwegian trains provide only one class of travel, although suites for working and sleeper rooms are available at an additional charge.
It takes around 7 to 8 hours to go from Oslo to any of the other major cities in the south, such as Trondheim, Bergen and Stavanger; and less than 5 hours to get to Gothenburg. The long journey from Oslo to the northern terminus in Bodo takes nearly 20 hours.
Rail Europe offers many passes for Norway, Scandinavia and all of Europe. In addition to pragmatic travel passes, Rail Europe also offers scenic and touring packages in Norway utilizing rail and bus service.
